Aaron Taylor-Johnson trades cocktails for crunches in epic body overhaul

Aaron Taylor-Johnson has opened up about the extreme measures he took to prepare for his role as Kraven the Hunter, revealing that he gave up alcohol for two years to achieve the muscular physique seen in the film.

The 34-year-old actor plays the titular anti-hero in the latest Marvel movie, which delves into the backstory of one of Spider-Man's most formidable adversaries.

During his appearance on Jimmy Kimmel Live on Monday night, Taylor-Johnson shared the details of his intense training and diet regimen for the role.

“I trained for six months,” he said. “I had an amazing trainer and followed a very strict diet—no pizza, no pasta, and I didn’t touch alcohol for two years while working on the movie.”

Reflecting on his discipline, he added, “After filming wrapped, I treated myself. I had an entire pizza and an ice-cold beer. It was the best thing I’ve ever had.”

However, he admitted that indulging in his favorite foods had consequences: “Soon after, I looked like a balloon—my stomach wasn’t used to it!”

Fans have already been given an exciting first look at Taylor-Johnson’s portrayal of Kraven, with an exclusive eight-minute clip released last week. In it, Kraven is shown posing as a Russian felon on a dangerous bus ride to prison, setting the stage for the character's compelling origin story.